Why We Paused Shipment Of Bombs To Israel, US Opens Up
The government of the United States, last week paused a bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with a major ground operation in Rafah, southern Gaza, a senior administration official has revealed. The shipment consisted of 1,800 2,000lb (907kg) bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs, the official told CBS News on Wednesday. Israel […]
Children Among 4 Missing In Nairobi Apartment Block Collapse
No fewer than three children are among four individuals who have reportedly gone missing after a five-storey apartment block collapsed in the Kenyan capital last night, a local official revealed. The cause of the accident in Uthiru, which is located to the northwest of the city centre, is not yet known according to Bramwel Simiyu, […]
NLC, CBN Clash Over Cybersecurity Levy
The recent order by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), of 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levied on electronic transfers has been completely rejected by the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Africa Today News, New York reports. Comrade Joe Ajaero who is the President of the NLC stated the NLC position in a statement which was obtained […]
Rivers Crisis: Impeach Fubara Now, APC Urges Lawmakers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has directed members of the House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule to immediately begin impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Mr Tony Okocha who is the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, gave the directive during a media conference in Port Harcourt, following the governor’s recent […]
Putin Takes Oath For Record Fifth Presidential Term
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin was officially sworn into office on Wednesday at a lavish Kremlin ceremony for a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever before. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 71-year-old has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after […]
ECOWAS To Raise $2.4bn To Fund Counter-Terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has said that it is working to establish a counter-terrorism force to tackle security threats within the sub-region. Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah who is the Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of ECOWAS, made this statement at the opening of a three-day consultative meeting of the commandants […]
Stormy Daniels Testifies In $130,000 Hush Money Against Trump
Controversial Porn star, Stormy Daniels testified last night in the ongoing hush money trial against former President Donald Trump during a heated court appearance. Daniels claimed that her life descended into “chaos” after her hush-money deal with Trump to stay silent about their alleged sexual encounter was made public. She told the New York jury […]
Tinubu To Return To Nigeria Today — Presidency
The Presidency has revealed that President Bola Tinubu would return to Nigeria on Wednesday (today) from his trip to Europe. Mr. Bayo Onanuga who is the Special Adviser on Information and strategy to the President, made this known in a statement via his X handle on Tuesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with his aides, […]
NANS Threatens Total Shutdown Over Electricity, Fuel Scarcity
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has threatened to mobilize a peaceful protest if the federal government fails to address the lingering scarcity of premium motor spirit popularly known as petroleum as well as the hike in the prices of electricity across the country. The Bauchi State coordinator of the student […]
US Terminates Export Licenses Of Suppliers To China’s Huawei
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the government of the United States has revoked several licenses that allow companies to ship goods, such as chips, to sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, certain businesses received notice on Tuesday […]
Nigerian Govt Rubbishes Binance CEO’s Bribery Allegation
Amid the bribing allegations, the Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed to pursue the criminal case against the crypto platform, Binance and its officials, to a logical end. Senior officials of President Bola Tinubu’s administration have refuted bribery allegations made by Binance CEO Richard Teng in a blog post published by the New York Times. […]
US, UK, Most EU Nations Set To Boycott Putin’s Inauguration
The United States and most European Union (EU) nations have declared that they will be sitting out and will not send envoys to Tuesday’s inauguration of Vladimir Putin as Russian president next week. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the 71-year-old- Putin secured a fifth term in office in a March election that critics […]